Foul language: Common swear words and phrases

💬 This is one of the most common insults in Japanese.

🇯🇵 Although commonly heard, avoid using it as it can be quite offensive.

💬 Literally means 'feces'. Used similarly to 'damn' in English.

🇯🇵 It's crude but not the worst thing you can say.

💬 [この] means 'this' and [やろう] means 'guy' or 'bastard'.

🇯🇵 Used in heated arguments. Not for friendly banter.

💬 Often used when something goes wrong, similar to English 'damn it'.

🇯🇵 Despite being mild, it's not polite.

💬 [ふざける] is to joke or mess around. [な] turns it into a strong command.

🇯🇵 Commonly used when someone feels disrespected.

💬 A contraction of [ふざけるな], often used for emphasis.

🇯🇵 Informally aggressive, use with caution.

💬 Derived from [うるさい], meaning noisy or loud.

🇯🇵 Considered impolite, it's the quick way to silence someone.

💬 [だまれ] is a direct command to be silent.

🇯🇵 Much stronger than [うるせえ]. Use sparingly.

💬 Can express irritation or anger; stems from a gut feeling of discomfort.

🇯🇵 Used in casual settings but shows clear annoyance.